Sabarimala temple (Kerala tourism photo) NEW DELHI: Hearing a case on gender discrimination in temples like Sabarimala, the Supreme Court on Thursday said it respects the views of eminent authors and thinkers, but cannot rely on information from ‘WhatsApp University.‘The remark came from a nine-judge Constitution bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant hearing petitions…
“Call it out politely. When they taunt you or interfere, say it clearly, ‘Mama ji, why are you speaking like this?’, ‘Bua ji, please don’t talk to me in this tone.’ When you call them out calmly, it scares them a little. They become careful with their words. Remember, your mental peace is in your…
British teen dies after motorbike fall on Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop tour A teenager from Britain lost her life when her motorcycle crashed in northern Vietnam, relatives said. Officials there also verified what happened. She had been exploring parts of Southeast Asia while taking time off. The incident occurred as she rode through the well-known…
Premature To Say Anything For Sure: Experts NEW DELHI: Latest update from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on the possibility of El Nino episode later this year may be bad news for India’s monsoon. Though, experts said, it would be premature to say anything definitely at this juncture, an El Nino year usually negatively impacts…
NEW DELHI: Apple’s India business is accelerating across categories, with the company reporting double-digit growth in iPhone, iPad and Mac during its latest quarter. Highlighting the momentum, CEO Tim Cook told analysts during the company’s earnings call that he is “over the moon excited about India,” indicating the market’s growing importance even as global demand…
Colombo: Pakistan’s Babar Azam (PTI Photo) Salman Ali Agha’s Pakistan endured a disappointing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, failing to reach the semi-finals. But the struggles were not limited to performances on the field. Off it, tensions between current players and former cricketers came into sharp focus, with Shadab Khan at the centre…
Jade plants are those fresh green succulents that brighten any windowsill. In many cultures they are also believed to bring prosperity, fortune and positive energy, and are often called money bringing plants. They’re tough as nails, living for decades with minimal fuss, and are just perfect for people with busy lives who want some greenery…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared pictures of himself spending time on the banks of the Hooghly river in Kolkata and taking a boat ride.In the visuals shared by the Prime Minister, he is seen seated on a wooden boat with a camera in hand, with the Vidyasagar…
The Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada recently discovered a stunning 158.20-carat yellow diamond, marking the conclusion of the mine’s 20-year history and the creation of one of the five diamonds of this size. This unique discovery took place in April 2026, shortly after the mine concluded its operational life. As noted in the Gem and…
Oracle did not build the data centre in Abilene, Texas. It leased it from Crusoe—a relatively inexperienced operator—on a 15-year contract worth more than a billion dollars a year. This is not an exception to how Oracle operates; it is the whole model. Oracle is a database company that has recast itself as the financial…